Sonic news and trends

Domino’s Takes Top Spot in Provider Ranking of Mobile Order-Ahead Apps
Mobile Applications // September 11, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of digital dining experiences, restaurants are ramping up their investments to capture the hearts and wallets of tech-savvy consumers. In the latest edition of the PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Mobile Order-Ahead Apps, one name stands out as the reigning champion: Domino’s. The...

Domino’s Delivers Top Mobile Order-Ahead App in Latest Provider Ranking
Mobile Applications // August 14, 2023

As restaurants step up their digital investments to secure consumers’ omnichannel loyalty, Domino’s is the big cheese this month in this edition of PYMNTS’ Provider Ranking of Mobile Order Ahead Apps. The Top 5 Domino’s leads the latest edition with a total score of 96. Three points...

Domino’s, Starbucks and Taco Bell Rule Mobile Order-Ahead Provider Ranking
Mobile Order Ahead // April 21, 2023

You never know exactly what will happen with PYMNTS’ Provider Ranking of Mobile Order Ahead apps, but you can bet there will be a certain amount of jostling. This edition is no different, as we can see as we run down the latest tabulations. The...

Mobile Order-Ahead App Provider Ranking Delivers the Goods
Mobile Order Ahead // March 15, 2023

Hungry for some information? You’ve come to the right place. The Provider Ranking Mobile Order-Ahead Apps is like the ultimate food court — of apps. This one gets zany, so drop the chalupa and follow along. There are so many ties it’s like being in your dad’s...

Interviews & Exclusives
Sonic Leans on Mobile and Order-Tracking Features to Keep Customers Coming Back

February 28, 2022
Quick-service restaurants (QSRs) have learned to adapt quickly during the pandemic, with many pivoting to contactless ordering and payment tools to keep their customers safe and their operations afloat. As a result, nearly 80% of restaurants’ ordering, checkout and payment services are expected to be entirely contactless by 2024. Mobile payments and ordering tools have […]

The Surprise And No Delight Edition: Whole Foods, Sonic and BAMS

October 02, 2017
The worst lines ever spoken in thriller/horror movies are “I’ll be right back” and “What else could possibly go wrong?” In the first instance, the person speaking those words is probably not coming back,...

Quick Reads
Inspire Brands Acquires Jimmy John’s Sandwich Chain

September 25, 2019
In a deal that would make it the fourth-biggest restaurant company in the country, Inspire Brands will acquire Jimmy John’s for a price that was not disclosed. Inspire Brands is backed by private equity firm Roark Capital Group, which owns other notable restaurant brands such as Sonic Drive-In, Buffalo Wild Wings, Arby’s and Rusty Taco, CNBC reported. Jimmy […]

Mastercard Brings AI Voice Assistants To QSRs

May 16, 2019
Mastercard announced Thursday (May 16) it inked a partnership with ZIVELO, a self-service kiosk technology company, to enhance the drive-in ordering experience for quick service restaurants (QSRs). In a press...

Arby’s Parent Company, Inspire Brands, Acquires Sonic For $2.3B

September 26, 2018
Inspire Brands announced that it will acquire Sonic for approximately $2.3 billion. The agreement was unanimously approved by Sonic’s Board of Directors, and represents a premium of approximately 19 percent...